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Liontown Resources has appointed Lycopodium to build its proposed Kathleen Valley lithium project for $35 million after reaching a final investment decision last month.

A growing number of companies are tapping into a pool of workers keen to learn and contribute.

The developer cites unprecedented cost increases for pulling the pin on the $165 million South Perth apartment project.

Gold play Wiluna Mining has appointed administrators after months of growing pressure.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has reached an agreement for a 30-day halt to the development of a Burrup Peninsula fertiliser plant that Indigenous leaders claim could impact ancient rock art.

Australia's former treasurer has landed his first major role outside of politics after having briefly been linked to the AFL and a possible political comeback.

Another showdown looms between Woodside Energy and environmentalists after 600 submissions to appeal the EPA's recommendation to approve Karratha LNG plant running to 2070.

Sacred site fears trigger ban on $4.5bn project

The Australian share market has rallied for a second time this week on the back of a strong lead from Wall Street, as several leading US corporations reported better-than-expected earnings.

Woodside Energy has confirmed another tranche of job losses, but claims a limited number of roles were on the line.

Investment policies must align with a not-for-profit's mission, rather than reflect the loudest voice in the room, writes Pitcher Partners' Simon Montgomery.

Routine testing has detected viral fragments of foot and mouth disease and African swine fever in Melbourne, but the federal government says the country remains free of the two diseases.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has agreed to hand over $613 million to end several long-running disputes with the Australian Taxation Office, one of the largest tax settlements in the country's history.

GR Engineering Services has entered into a $87.8 million contract for construction and infrastructure works at the Bellevue Gold project.

Madeleine Stephens explores some of the themes raised in her recent article about the use of robots in the hospitality sector.

Murdoch University has officially named its Building 360 development.

Mount Hawthorn-based businessman Chris Marco is facing criminal charges for allegedly swindling investors out of $36.5 million, following a two-year probe by the corporate watchdog.

Business leader and Balladong Noongar man Barry McGuire has joined the board of Nicola and Andrew Forrest's philanthropic foundation.

Lawyers have applied to grill the man at the helm of Fiore Group as part of its bid to recover $850,000 lost in an alleged investment scam.

Western Australia's largest gold miner expects modest growth in production volumes and a further increase in costs in the current financial year

Construction for Hesperia's $35 million homemaker centre in Mirrabooka is expected to start next year following a planning body's approval today.

She Codes is continuing to build its network as women demand better access to tech training.

Advances in automation could assist Perth restaurants and bars tackle staffing issues and improve customer experience.

Mark Barnaba's term as an RBA board member has been extended by one year as a review of Australia's central bank raises the possibility of a major governance shakeup.

Traditional owners in Western Australia have written to the Albanese government seeking to stop the progress of a contentious urea plant.

Urgent visa fix to tackle skills crisis

The state government has stepped in to bridge the gap between skilled migrants and businesses, as record unemployment and chronic labour shortages force companies to look abroad for talent.

Clive Palmer's Mineralogy paid more than $700 million of dividends in the past 18 months, as iron ore prices defied the pandemic gloom.

The local share market has closed down 0.56 per cent, although the big banks and coalminers again turned in a strong performance.

Shares in ClearVue Technologies enjoyed a spike today after it announced a manufacturing and distribution agreement for its solar PV glazing products in the United States.

Federal Minister Tanya Plibersek has vowed to make sweeping legislative changes to safeguard the environment after a “grim” report found its condition to be poor and deteriorating.

Indigenous Australians and their businesses play an important role in the defence industry.